From unmolested hot hatches to serious performance cars. Expert sourcing for buyers who care about getting the right example — not just any example.
Most buyers settle. They find something close enough, talk themselves into it, and discover the compromises later. We exist for the buyers who won't settle — who know that the right example is out there and want someone with the knowledge to find it.
AutoTrader, PistonHeads, dealer networks, trade contacts and private listings. We search everything and filter before it reaches you.
MOT history, ownership count, mileage consistency, service records and advert accuracy reviewed in full.
Only cars we'd actually recommend make the list. With clear notes — pros, concerns and our honest verdict on each.
We know what good examples are worth. We help you understand fair pricing and negotiate where appropriate.
Our fee reflects the complexity, due diligence and expertise that higher-value purchases demand. Consistently around 2–3% of vehicle value across all tiers — transparent, justified and easy to understand.
The unmolested ones. Standard exhaust, no remap, full history, original alloys. The cars every enthusiast is actually looking for and rarely finds.
The right example of the right car. Correct spec, full history, honest provenance. This is where most buyers overpay or compromise. You don't have to.
At this level, one wrong decision is genuinely painful. We take our time, use specialist inspectors, and only present cars we'd buy ourselves.
Full hands-on support. Specialist inspections, sourcing from the widest possible network, and the patience to wait for the right car rather than the available one.
Vehicle history checks, independent inspections, travel, transport, specialist reports and third-party costs are not included in the sourcing fee unless agreed in writing.
A short conversation covering budget, must-haves, dealbreakers and timescale. No forms to fill in. Just talk.
We search the full market — AutoTrader, PH, dealer networks, private sellers and trade contacts — filtering out poor examples before you ever see them.
MOT history, ownership count, service records, advert accuracy, mileage consistency, market pricing. Reviewed before it reaches you.
A clear shortlist with honest notes on each car — the pros, the concerns and our recommendation. No pressure, no agenda.
You complete the purchase with the seller. We support the process, negotiate where appropriate, and guide you to the right decision.
Before any car reaches your shortlist we review everything available. A thorough check before you commit is the difference between a great purchase and an expensive lesson.
Start a SearchI work in the automotive industry in Scotland. Every day I see buyers making decisions under uncertainty — settling for the wrong car because finding the right one felt too difficult or too risky.
I started Jack McKellar to fix that. Whether you're after an unmolested Civic Type R or a low-mileage Aston Martin, the approach is the same — take the time, check everything, and only recommend what I'd buy myself.
Cars are my passion. Working with people is what I do well. This is the business I always wanted to build.
"The right example of the right car is always out there. Most buyers just don't know where to look — or what to look for when they find it."
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